Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 236

Ashen Sheep’s Toolbox was a small box that, relative to its size, was still quite large. It had a square, silver exterior, and when shaken, a faint sound of objects colliding inside could be heard. A peculiar lock was fastened across the top. Ye Tian Xie tried several times to open it but failed, so he had no choice but to give up.

Red Sheep’s Frying Pan…It looked just like a standard frying pan, only a few sizes smaller than what a person would normally use. Ye Tian Xie hesitated before storing it away—was this some kind of hidden cooking utensil?

And finally, there was Ashen Sheep’s wool…

Holding the grayish fleece in his hands, Ye Tian Xie repeatedly confirmed that no one was around. He gathered his resolve several times, yet he still couldn’t muster the courage to shout, 『I am a sheep』, let alone the courage to actually turn into one. He really wanted to scream: Who the hell invented this monster? Who invented this item?! What possible benefit could come from turning into a sheep?

“Oh la la! Evil can never triumph over justice! The big bad wolf, Ashen Sheep, has finally been defeated by the great Master! Wow! Master is amazing!” Guo Guo fluttered around Ye Tiān Xie’s head, chirping in a triumphant tone, as if it had just saved the entire world.

Guo Guo’s way of thinking was something no Earthling could ever comprehend.

In the end, Ye Tian Xie still decided to store Ashen Sheep’s fleece in his backpack… Who knows, just maybe—only maybe—he might actually find a use for it someday…

“Guo Guo, let’s go.”

“Oh la la… Master, now you have to listen to Guo Guo tell the legendary tale of your battle against Ashen Sheep!”

Ye Tian Xie: … Please, spare me.

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Dusk.

Unfolding the map, Ye Tian Xie gazed at the dilapidated structure ahead—an ancient, castle-like ruin. He had already confirmed that this was the very place the Lord of Tianchen had mentioned—the current hiding place of one of the Eight Demon Kings, the Dark Nether Ghost King—the Ruins of the Illusory Beast Clan.

This place was less than five kilometers north of Tianri City. However, oddly enough, the area was eerily desolate, carrying a chilling silence laced with an overwhelming sense of desolation. Scanning the surroundings, there was no trace of humans or beasts.

According to the Lord of Tianchen City, despite being so close to Tianri City, this place was considered a forbidden zone and ordinary people rarely ventured near. But the reason it became forbidden wasn’t because it was dangerous—it was out of respect for the once-glorious Illusory Beast Clan.

For in ancient times, it was the Illusory Beast Clan that had safeguarded all of humanity. Back then, they were undisputedly revered as the divine race in the eyes of humans.

Yet, for reasons unknown, they gradually faded from existence, vanishing completely… Some even believed they had gone extinct. In the end, all that remained was this long-abandoned ruin, silent and forgotten.

If he bypassed this area and continued south for another five kilometers, he would reach Tianri City, successfully completing his delivery quest… At the same time, he would become the first player in the entire server to reach another main city.

Though his journey had been swift, the sheer number of dangers he encountered along the way was something that only those who had personally endured it could truly understand.

Checking the time, it was nearly the dinner hour that Su Fei Fei had planned. Ye Tian Xie hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to reach Tianri City first before worrying about anything else. At the speed of the Sweat-Blood Horse, covering five kilometers wouldn’t take long.

Veering off the main path, he continued southward. As he passed a spot parallel to the Illusory Beast Clan Ruins, the Destiny’s Hour hanging around his neck suddenly flickered with a faint yellow light.

The glow flashed at the edge of his vision, causing his steps to falter.

At the same time, Guo Guo, who had been engrossed in reading a picture book, suddenly lifted its head, staring blankly in the direction of the ancient castle—the Ruins of the Illusory Beast Clan. Standing still in quiet anticipation, Ye Tian Xie watched carefully, but Destiny’s Hour did not shine again. Frowning in confusion, he picked it up and examined it closely.

“This feeling…” Guo Guo muttered to itself. Suddenly, its eyes lit up with urgency, and in a flash, it floated onto Ye Tian Xie’s shoulder, shouting loudly into his ear, “Master, Master! Go there, hurry!”

“What did you discover?”

“There’s a Core of Destiny there! A real one! It feels orange… It’s the second Core of Destiny! I’m sure of it!”

Core of Destiny… Orange…Orange Fang!

Ye Tian Xie had no reason to doubt Guo Guo’s words. Thinking back, the faint glow from Destiny’s Hour earlier wasn’t purely yellow—it was orange. This seemed to be some kind of mysterious resonance between Destiny’s Hour and a Core of Destiny.

After Blood Feather and Blue Soul , he finally had news of another Core of Destiny.

“Guo Guo, are you certain it’s in there?” Ye Tian Xie asked, staring at the Ruins of the Illusory Beast Clan. According to what the Lord of Tianchen City had said, the ruins were surrounded by an impenetrable, transparent barrier, and aside from the Dark Nether Ghost King, no one had ever been able to enter. If Orange Fang was truly inside… how was he supposed to get in?

“Yiya! Guo Guo never lies! Master, let’s hurry! If it runs away, it’ll be really, really hard to find again! The Cores of Destiny are all super powerful! They can create their own bodies and souls—they can really run away! Master, hurry!”

Under Guo Guo’s impatient urging, Ye Tian Xie thought for a moment before stepping toward the ruins he had originally planned to avoid.

If what the Lord of Tianchen City said was true, then one of the Eight Demon Kings, the immensely powerful Dark Nether Ghost King, must be hiding in there. Moreover, having seen Blood Feather and Blue Soul firsthand—even Blood Feather, the weakest in terms of energy, could transform into a terrifyingly strong entity. Not only did it refuse to submit to Destiny’s Hour, but it actively attacked him.

Then what about Orange Fang?

These were both very good reasons to stay away. Whether it was Orange Fang or Dark Nether Ghost King, both were far beyond what he could resist.

But for Orange Fang and the Dark Nether Ghost King to be in the same place… Was there a connection between them?

Without hesitation, Ye Tian Xie walked straight toward the Ruins of the Illusory Beast Clan. He knew that with his current strength, it was nearly impossible to enter a place protected by a barrier. Even if he could get in, the enemies inside would be beyond his ability to handle.

However, if Orange Fang was related to Destiny’s Hour, then he had no choice but to try. Even if he encountered an unstoppable force, he still had the Evil Dragon’s Soul as his trump card.

100 meters… 50 meters… 10 meters…

Ye Tian Xie’s pace was slow and cautious, ready at any moment for an invisible force to stop or even repel him. However, as he approached the dark and ancient gates, he still had not sensed any barrier.

Then, just as he stepped three meters past the castle’s entrance, an invisible barrier suddenly manifested in front of him.

But at the very moment the barrier touched his body, a burst of white light suddenly flashed across the back of his left hand—just for an instant.

The light wasn’t dazzling, and because it was completely obscured by the Holy Dragon Fang worn on his left hand, Ye Tian Xie didn’t notice it at all.

Then, Ye Tian Xie walked straight through the transparent barrier, standing before the gates of the Illusory Beast Clan’s Ruins. He reached out his hand and pushed open the door. With a deep, heavy creaking sound, the doors slowly parted, revealing a pitch-black expanse ahead.

Was the Lord of Tianchen City wrong? Or… had the original barrier been destroyed by the Dark Nether Ghost King, allowing him to enter?

Doubts filled his mind but were quickly cast aside. Since he had unexpectedly entered, there was no turning back—only the unknown dangers ahead.

He prepared himself, bringing his state to its peak, then cautiously stepped forward… only for his foot to land on nothing but air.

No wonder it was so dark ahead… beyond the gate was nothing but an abyss!

Without time to think further, he focused his mind and called out, “Nether Mist!”

A thick, gray mist instantly formed beneath his feet, supporting his body and slowing his descent. By the time four seconds had passed, Ye Tian Xie finally landed on solid ground. He quickly steadied himself and activated the Evil Dragon’s Eye—his vision unaffected by the darkness—as he looked ahead.

Current Equipment & Status

Now at Level 20, Ye Tian Xie’s gear was no longer the Level 15 Tenacity set. Instead, he had switched to the Battle Tiger Armor and Battle Tiger Boots, equipment acquired from the Amethyst Battle Tiger. The rest of his gear remained unchanged.

Due to his high base stats, the difference between low-level and mid-tier gear wasn’t particularly significant for him. As a result, he had no stringent requirements for his current equipment.

Character: Xie Tian 

Level: 20

Class: Rebellious Evil Dragon 

Reputation: 3,880

Gold: 1,514,031,923

Hunger: 115/346

Basic Attributes

Strength: 246

Constitution: 147

Agility: 114

Spirit: 93

Fixed Attributes

Luck: 17

Comprehension: 17

Charm: 27

Stats

HP (Health Points): 3,120

MP (Mana Points): 2,334

Physical Attack: 866

Magic Attack: 186

Physical Defense: 404

Accuracy: 114

Evasion: 123

Reflex: 72

Perception: 53

Focus: 42

Attack Speed: 100

Movement Speed: 112

HP Regen: 5 (Restores 5 HP per second)

MP Regen: 0

Elemental Resistances

Fire Resistance: 23%

Water Resistance: 23%

Wind Resistance: 23%

Lightning Resistance: 28%

Earth Resistance: 23%

Light Resistance: 73%

Dark Resistance: 73%

Skills:

Berserk Battle Intent 

Nether Mist 

Dragon Fissure Strike 

Dragon Shadow Strike 

Tornado Gale Sevenfold Slash 

Equipped Gear:

Weapon: Destiny’s Hour

Facepiece: Brave Warrior Headband 

Earrings: Resistance Earrings 

Helmet: Tenacity Helmet 

Armor: Battle Tiger Armor 

Legguards: Tenacity Legguards 

Boots: Battle Tiger Boots 

Ring: Ring of Life 

Badge: Brave Warrior Badge 

Honor Badge: Mercenary King’s Honor Badge